This research service discusses the impact of the current West African Ebola outbreak on the global personal protective equipment (PPE) market. An outline of hazards in Ebola care and the PPE requirements are discussed. The challenges to the PPE industry posed by the outbreak are presented, and the response from the industry’s product offerings and the competitive landscape are outlined. Additionally, this service analyzes the PPE demand generated by containment of the disease in West Africa and by the preparedness efforts in Rest of World, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Spain.

This research service discusses the impact of the current West African Ebola outbreak on the global personal protective equipment (PPE) market. An outline of hazards in Ebola care and the PPE requirements are discussed. The challenges to the PPE industry posed by the outbreak are presented, and the response from the industry’s product offerings and the competitive landscape are outlined. Additionally, this service analyzes the PPE demand generated by containment of the disease in West Africa and by the preparedness efforts in Rest of World, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Read Less